Gaston Urges Cutting Down Massachusetts Commissions
Colonel Gaston urged voters in Winchester to curb state commissions as a major cause of Massachusetts debt. He argues commissions inflate spending, duplicate administration, and erode home rule, proposing consolidation or abolition and reduced commissioner numbers to save millions. He cites examples like the Charles River Dam Commission and cites party stance to shrink commissions.
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Gaston
Winchester
Massachusetts
Police Board of
Boston
New England
Charles River
Metropolitan Park Commission
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission
Massachusetts Commissions
Commonwealth
Crane
Democratic Party
Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Offer Comfort in Old Age
Health article touts a remedy for cool extremities and sluggish circulation in seniors. The pills allegedly boost energy, digestion, stomach action, and skin tone, claiming relief from headaches constipation and biliousness in one night. Price listed as 35 cents at dealers. Signed W. F. Smith.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
Hamlin Attacks Guild In Fall River Rally
In Fall River the Hon. Charles S. Hamlin criticized Lieutenant-Governor Guild at a Democratic rally. He challenged Guild to justify backing Governor Bates against Boston City Hall standards and questioned which administration's standards Guild endorses. He argued Bates would win only with Hart supporters and dismissed tariff criticisms tied to the Dingley tariff.
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Fall River
Charles S. Hamlin
Guild
Bates
Boston
Hart
Collins
Massachusetts
Gaston
Mrs Duff Becomes a Campaign Issue in Boston
Boston activists criticize Julia Duff who targets school leaders, sparking a debate at Huntington Hall. Leaders from the Public School Association urge support for endorsed school board candidates while mocking her attacks as gallery entertainment and urging voters to back merit and prudent use of funds.
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Julia Duff
Grafton D. Cushing
Boston School Board
Huntington Hall
Cushing
Women’s Clubs of
Boston
Public School Association
Charlestown
Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Henry L. Higginson
John F. Moors
School Board of
Gaston Attacks Tariff at Woburn Rally on Free Coal
Colonel Gaston spoke at a Democratic rally in Woburn on free coal arguing there was no sound reason for a coal duty. He said the duty was lifted to aid a suffering public facing freezing and fuel shortages and urged repealing the duty to keep fuel prices low.
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Woburn
Gaston
Massachusetts
Canada
United States
Coal Trust
Ex-Councilman backs Gaston for Governor nomination
Alexander, former Republican assessor and Ward 17 candidate, states he will vote for William A. Gaston for Governor. He criticizes Governor Bates for weakness and calls Holden's influence in state politics improper, urging a Gaston win for party strength and integrity.
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William A. Gaston
Alexander
Bates
Common Council
General Court
Boston
Mr. Bates
General Guild
Walter J. Holden
South End
Mr. Holden
Crucial Fight in Ward 16 Prompts Democratic Rally
In Ward 16 a key campaign battle unfolds as Democrats seek to hold a swing district. Since six years ago, efforts began with John Drohan, whose ally Richard H. Foley broke the ice by winning a seat. Democrats now target retaining control with Col. Gaston expected to win by about 1000 votes.
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John Drohan
Drohan
Richard H. Foley
Foley
Arthur P. Russell
Colonel Gaston
Ward 16 Contest Highlighted By Factions In Legislature
Republicans and Democrats clash over Ward 16 with Foley and Gavin as nominees. Foley’s labor committee work and Gavin’s brief legislative prominence are noted amid ongoing factional differences.
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Ward 16
Foley
Arthur L. Gavin
House
Gavin
Republicans Decline Joint Debate Challenge
Boston October 26 1908 Thomas Talbot Chairman replies to Erving Winslow of the New England Anti Imperialist League stating the Republican State committee will not engage in a joint debate on the Philippine policy of the national administration as it affects Governor Bates re election.
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Republican State Committee
Erving Winslow
Anti-Imperialist League
Boston
New England Anti-Imperialist League
Kilby Street
State Committee
Bates
Thomas Talbot
Houghton's China Opening Showcases World of Fine Pottery
At Houghton & Dutton in Boston on Monday shoppers flocked to the china department for the grand opening. The display featured Teplitz ware Amphrora Cloissone Royal Worcester Vienna Dresden New Teplitz Stelmacher and other imported and modern pieces. Harry Dutton’s push for affordable artistry aims to suit quiet home makers with quality goods on Tremont and Beacon streets.
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Houghton & Dutton
China
Boston
China Department
World of
Germany
Japan
Royal Worcester
Vienna
Dresden
Teplitz
Bonne
Harry Dutton
Tremont
Beacon Streets
Boston Post
Relief for Rheumatism Pain in Any and All Suffering
The text states rheumatism causes harsh pain and claims the most effective remedy for relief of any and all pain is...
Gore Seeks One Campaign At a Time for Mayor Nomination
Senator Gore clarifies he will not start a mayoralty bid until after the State election. He urges Boston be active in the statewide race and says other contests should not interfere, pledging to support Colonel Gaston and the State ticket.
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Gore
Boston
Fred 8. Gore
Dorchester
Gaston
Commonwealth
Democratic City Committee
Elections Contests in Eleven States Polls Open
Elections will be held in 11 states on Tuesday November 3 with full state tickets in Massachusetts Rhode Island Maryland Ohio Kentucky Iowa and Mississippi while New York Pennsylvania Nebraska and Colorado choose court and university officers plus minor state posts Municipal officials will be elected in Greater New York San Francisco and Salt Lake City Prohibitionists Socialists and Populists run tickets in several states The battle lines feature major names such as Edwin Warfield Seth Low Marcus Hanna Myron Herrick and Tom L Johnson across party divisions.
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New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maryland
Ohio
Kentucky
Iowa
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Colorado
State University
Greater
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Socialist Labor Party
Edwin Warfield
Stevenson A. Williams
Samuel P. Colt
Lucius Garvin
Superior Court
Court of Appeals
Dennis O’brien
Manhattan
Kingsboroughs
Seth Low
George B. McClellan
Devery
Tammany
Brooklyn
Myron T. Herrick
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
John H. Clark
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Jeremiah B. Sullivan
Beckham
Morris B. Belknap
Supreme Court
John D. Barnes
John D. Sullivan
Quinn's Name On Ballot In Seventh Suffolk District
Ballot law commissioners overruled James F. McDermott's protest and allowed John Quinn Jr to appear as the Democratic representative candidate in the seventh Suffolk district on the official ballot. The decision confirms Quinn's placement.
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James F. McDermott
John Quinn, Jr
Suffolk
Mr. Quinn
Letters From My Dead Lover Reach New Jersey Woman
Miss Sarah Lenhart of New Brunswick receives constant letters from Paul Morri Gavatt of Clarksburg who died of smallpox in the Philippines while serving in educational work. The envelopes bear Manila stamps after six weeks at sea and the late beloved’s daily missives remain her sole memory. It may be days before new mails stop bringing the marked envelopes from the Philippines.
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New York
United States Post Office
Manila
Sarah Lenhart
New Brunswick
N. J
Paul Morri Gavatt
Clarksburg
Rutgers College
Philippines
Mr. Gavatt
Dr Hilton's No 3 Promoted as Pneumonia Preventive
An old health advertisement urges readers to treat colds promptly with Hilton's No 3 to prevent pneumonia. It warns of warning signs from Nature and claims the remedy cures a cold and prevents throat and lung troubles. A large bottle costs 50 cents and Dr G W Hilton in Lowell Massachusetts offers free personal advice by letter.
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Dr. Hilton
Hilton
G. W. Hilton
Lowell
Mass
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Orangeine
Chicago
Chickering
Arthur
Houghton
Dr. Miles
Cn S
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A. C. Britt
Clark Street
Cincinnati
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